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Following the initial wave of NFL free agency, what does the Indianapolis Colts' current starting offensive lineup look like?
Overall, the Colts have been relatively active, re-signing several of their own free agents along with making a handful of outside additions. That will, of course, impact what the starting lineups look like on each side of the football.
What this lineup looks like today may not be what it will look like come training camp, with additions still able to be made and the NFL draft taking place. But what this exercise does do is provide us with insight into the current state of the Colts' roster.
Quarterback: Daniel Jones
A few days into the free agency period, the Colts were able to come to terms on a two-year contract with Jones. Striking a new deal with Jones has been the plan all offseason. The team believes the success he had prior to his injury can be replicated.
Running back: Jonathan Taylor
The Colts still need to add competition behind Taylor on the depth chart, but of course, he is the clear starter.
Wide receiver: Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, Ashton Dulin
Trading away Michael Pittman, while it freed up cap space, greatly impacts the depth of this unit. Ashton Dulin has been a steady presence, but Chris Ballard needs to add competition for playing time.
Tight end: Tyler Warren
Warren is leading the way at tight end, and the Colts bolstered the depth by re-signing Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree.
Offensive line: Bernhard Raimann, Quenton Nelson, Tanor Bortolini, Matt Goncalves, Jalen Travis
With Braden Smith signing with Houston, Travis is the presumed next man up at right tackle. Last season, down the stretch, he was able to hold his own. Depth and competition along the interior offensive and at tackle are still needed.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: NFL free agency: Colts starting lineup projection after first wave
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Overall, the Colts have been relatively active, re-signing several of their own free agents along with making a handful of outside additions. That will, of course, impact what the starting lineups look like on each side of the football.
What this lineup looks like today may not be what it will look like come training camp, with additions still able to be made and the NFL draft taking place. But what this exercise does do is provide us with insight into the current state of the Colts' roster.
Colts projected starting offense after first wave of NFL free agency
Quarterback: Daniel Jones
A few days into the free agency period, the Colts were able to come to terms on a two-year contract with Jones. Striking a new deal with Jones has been the plan all offseason. The team believes the success he had prior to his injury can be replicated.
Running back: Jonathan Taylor
The Colts still need to add competition behind Taylor on the depth chart, but of course, he is the clear starter.
Wide receiver: Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, Ashton Dulin
Trading away Michael Pittman, while it freed up cap space, greatly impacts the depth of this unit. Ashton Dulin has been a steady presence, but Chris Ballard needs to add competition for playing time.
Tight end: Tyler Warren
Warren is leading the way at tight end, and the Colts bolstered the depth by re-signing Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree.
Offensive line: Bernhard Raimann, Quenton Nelson, Tanor Bortolini, Matt Goncalves, Jalen Travis
With Braden Smith signing with Houston, Travis is the presumed next man up at right tackle. Last season, down the stretch, he was able to hold his own. Depth and competition along the interior offensive and at tackle are still needed.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: NFL free agency: Colts starting lineup projection after first wave
Continue reading...
